The $8.1 million Precinct will link the Lawson Park Sculpture Walk to the Mid-Western Region Arts and Cultural Centre, with funding to help pay for the construction of a state-of-the-art artists workshop centre including workshop spaces, classrooms and parking.

Once complete, it will truly be the HEArt of Mudgee, honouring Heritage, heralding new Experiences and giving ART a dedicated place to call home!

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This project has been a terrific example of collaboration with Mid-Western Regional Council, the NSW Government and Commonwealth Government all contributing.

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Delroy Fire Station firies responded to more than 220 fire and emergency calls in 2019.

So I was thrilled to be able to honour their service on Friday with the official handover of a new $450,000 pumper, which features a Compressed Air Foam (CAF) system to fight chemical, petrol and bush fires, and can supply up to 3000 litres of water a minute!

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Tradies will have greater protections to ensure they are paid on time and in full, following the introduction of new laws by the NSW Government.

Changes to the Security of Payments Act will deliver faster payouts for contractors and subcontractors and quicker and fairer dispute resolution.

Tradies make an invaluable contribution to NSW's economic prosperity and will be the engine room of our post COVID-19 recovery. They deserve to get paid on time for the work they do.

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As someone who spent over a decade in broadcasting in the central west, I know the pivotal role media outlets play in regional areas.

So it was great to be able to secure $10,000 for Dubbo community radio station DCFM 88.9 to purchase some much-needed equipment and help train people who want to get involved in the industry!

To keep up to date with what's happening in the Dubbo Electorate go to https://dugaldsaunders.com.au/ or follow me on Facebook.

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